In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Franklin Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 72-34 triumph over the Swain County Maroon Devils.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) in a match, on Friday, January 6. Franklin will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 1-9 record after their 62-30 non-league loss to Erwin (Asheville, NC).

With the defeat, Swain County moves to 4-2 on the year. The Maroon devils host Highlands (Highlands, NC) to meet the Highlanders in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 10. The Highlanders enter the match with a record of 0-2.